“Big Bad Hank” Passes Away

Henry Jackson, better known as Big Bank Hank of the Sugarhill Gang, died early Tuesday morning at Englewood Hospital in New Jersey from complications due to cancer. The news -- first reported by TMZ -- was confirmed by David Mallie, business manager for Sugarhill Gang members Michael "Wonder Mike" Wright and Guy "Master Gee" O'Brien. Jackson was 57 years old.

The Sugar Hill Gang , Rappers Delight was the very first records I ever owned , the original song was nearly 16 Minutes long . These guys are credited with taking RAP from the inner city to Mainstream.

In a statement  Mallie, Wright and O'Brien expressed sorrow and condolences: "So sad to hear of our brother's passing. The three of us created musical history together with the release of 'Rapper's Delight.' We will always remember traveling the world together and rocking the house. Rest in peace Big.

Today, We will play The Rappers Delight in honor of Bog Bad Hank on the Back in the Day Cafe